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Off to Australia

Want your holiday to be a pathway to paradise? Head to Australia

You want to make your honeymoon truly special. You are looking for an exclusive lodge in the countryside, or the stillness of the rainforest, or a beachfront bungalow within view of the ocean. Believe it or not, it is possible and Australia has to be your destination.

Australia, with more than 2,700 designated conservation areas, is made for romantics where couples can surf, indulge in long walks or sigh over breathtaking sunsets. A continent where Nature has been generous with her glory. Some of the reserves include fauna and flora parks, national parks and reef sites.

The Four Mile beach in Queensland even houses a Crystal Chapel described as the "sweetest place to tie the knot". And Queensland's Fraser Island is the only place on the planet where rainforest grows on sand. You could also travel in an open-top convertible and discover the cities, lounge in a luxury train or even cruise through coastal Queensland, sail to the northern reaches of the most remote and pristine areas of Cape York and the Northern Territory. The more adventurous can take a helicopter and cruise through The Kimberley in Western Australia. Victoria's Great Ocean Road passes along stunning coastline and makes for some excellent scenic driving.Lush wines abound and a winery visit makes a lovely journey in many parts of Australia. Wander through corridors of grape vines at Yarra Valley and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Fine dining options

For gourmets, Melbourne offers fine dining where you can savour international cuisine or Australia's own fusion cuisine.

If it is resorts and spas on your mind, then you can try the spa country in the Macedon Ranges. There are also spas such as the Angasana Spa at Palm Cove, Eco Lodge and Silky Oaks at Daintree, Queensland and Waldheim Alpine Spa at Cradle Mountain in Tasmania, to name a few.

Australia's cosmopolitan cities are rich in exciting urban bustle, style and hospitality with lots of outdoor living and any excuse is a good one for a party. Sydney is sunny, sexy and sophisticated with harbour cruises, fun ferries and al fresco lunches at Watson's Bay. For the Arts, world famous Sydney Opera House is the place to visit. Or get a bird's eye view of Sydney's glistening harbour as it lights up at night.

For more details, log on to www.australia.com

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